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The Acorn Inn

4.0 star property
Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and restaurant

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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28 Fore Street, Dorchester, England, DT2 0JW
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Mapperton Gardens
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Cerne Abbas Giant
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Single Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Dorchester

At The Acorn Inn, you'll be 4.8 km (3 mi) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Clay Pigeon Raceway. Highlights at this hotel include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .In proximity to this 4-property class Dorchester hotel you'll find Chesil Beach.

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Mapperton Gardens - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Cerne Abbas Giant - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • West Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 45 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Chetnole Station - 8 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Winyards Gap Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bombay Spice - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cilla & Camilla - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Fox Inn - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Acorn Inn

Hotel in Dorchester with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The Acorn Inn also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Dorchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Acorn Inn offers 10 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Dorchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

Property Registration Number CMP62944

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Acorn Inn Dorchester
Acorn Dorchester
The Acorn Inn Hotel
The Acorn Inn Dorchester
The Acorn Inn Hotel Dorchester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Acorn Inn?

The Acorn Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Acorn Inn?

Yep, The Acorn Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to The Acorn Inn?

The closest beach to The Acorn Inn is Chesil Beach (30.4 km).

What makes The Acorn Inn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Acorn Inn.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Acorn Inn?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does The Acorn Inn serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Acorn Inn?

No, The Acorn Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Acorn Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Acorn Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Acorn Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Acorn Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.